Carlton bound

Crazy move in my opinion. 

Yes Carlton are a bigger club than Freo, but they are in a world of hurt and long-term I would much rather be at Freo and try help them win their first flag than be on a sinking ship. 

Carlton aren't close (in my opinion) - perhaps some bias given I'm in WA. 

Anyways, he's an awesome player and will be a great addition to any club. 

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-the-frontrunners-as-cerra-tells-dockers-he-wants-to-move-home-20210824-p58lhh.html

This article indicates we could be another possible home for him. Would have to give up something good to get something good. 

Cerra is a seriously good player, and still young. He would be a brilliant addtion to our midfield mix 

Edited August 24, 20213 yr by Stiff Arm

Curnow

Mckay 

Walsh / Cerra

Weitering

Some great young talent there you can build around.

5 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-the-frontrunners-as-cerra-tells-dockers-he-wants-to-move-home-20210824-p58lhh.html

This article indicates we could be another possible home for him. Would have to give up something good to get something good. 

Cerra is a seriously good player, and still young. He would be a brilliant addtion to our midfield mix 

While Carlton are clearly ahead, Melbourne are the only other viable alternative as a home for Cerra. But the Demons would need to lose a player of note in order to consider Cerra, which is unlikely.

I can't see us giving up anyone, unless Rivers or Dogga get a sudden attack of homesickness in the next month or two.

And that sounds unlikely.

Current 2nd rounder (is that tied to Hawks?) plus future 1st? Not enough?

Player plus future 1st? Who and what gets it done?

6 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

Current 2nd rounder (is that tied to Hawks?) plus future 1st? Not enough?

Player plus future 1st? Who and what gets it done?

Brayshaw and second round pick

Does anyone know if we had an interest in him prior to being drafted by Fremantle? Players like Rick Lever & Tommo were two that eventually found their way 'home' to us. 

13 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Curnow

Mckay 

Walsh / Cerra

Weitering

Some great young talent there you can build around.

Their list is fine. Their administration is a shambles. It's a power-hungry boy's club that's eager to make decisions when what they need is stability. 

They're about to replicate the same mistake they'd just finished making by replacing a young developing coach with an old angry one. It's ludicrous.

Maintaining stability is a proven recipe for success.

i very much doubt we have the cap space. Pipe dream.

can't see how we can go close to affording what he's worth in salary cap space nor satisfying freo in terms of trade collateral

certainly wouldn't want to lose the likes of jackson or rivers to bring him to the demons

8 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Does anyone know if we had an interest in him prior to being drafted by Fremantle? Players like Rick Lever & Tommo were two that eventually found their way 'home' to us. 

Rick? Lever... is that his nickname?

Anyway we should have a red hot crack at Cerra just to put the price up.

In days gone by, there'd be a post or three that would suggest three of our spuds for Cerra + a decent pick. 

I think we've made it.

Wouldn't break the bank for him. While he probably offers the outside ability we need, we have 1 too many midfielders currently + no picks and a tight cap.

I dont think anyone would be interested in moving away from the Dees at the moment. Cerra would be a great acquisition and there are number of player + trades that will get it done.

The one that is most logical would be one of Brayshaw / Rivers / Dogga given they are all WA boys. Brayshaw's immediate family is here (as is his GF and her family) so doubtful he would want to pick up and move. Rivers and Dogga however, may look to move back home purely given how COVID has displaced everybody here in VIC. 

I would look at Rivers + 2nd round pick for Cerra only if he indicated that he wanted to go back home. Id do everything to keep Dogga - that kid is going to be a star. 

34 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

While Carlton are clearly ahead, Melbourne are the only other viable alternative as a home for Cerra. But the Demons would need to lose a player of note in order to consider Cerra, which is unlikely.

I don't really understand. Why are we the only other viable option, if we're not an option unless we lose a player?

2 minutes ago, CYB said:

I dont think anyone would be interested in moving away from the Dees at the moment. Cerra would be a great acquisition and there are number of player + trades that will get it done.

The one that is most logical would be one of Brayshaw / Rivers / Dogga given they are all WA boys. Brayshaw's immediate family is here (as is his GF and her family) so doubtful he would want to pick up and move. Rivers and Dogga however, may look to move back home purely given how COVID has displaced everybody here in VIC. 

I would look at Rivers + 2nd round pick for Cerra only if he indicated that he wanted to go back home. Id do everything to keep Dogga - that kid is going to be a star. 

The second Rivers hit a centre bounce he'd be regarded as a better midfielder than Cerra

would need to be a gun player going the other way or a pick around 5 in the draft.  plus cap space is an issue when Clarry signs on a long term contract soonish. and LJ etc

Massive blow to Freo. No idea why youd want to go to the worst team of this century in Carlton. After Williams, Saad and Martin, not sure how they have cap space either but I guess 2/3 of their list is rubbish so they would be on low money

Losing Rivers or Jackson is unacceptable. No deal.

Edited August 24, 20213 yr by A F

I am hearing rumblings of a war chest at Arden street  😂

Actually I would prefer to go to North, they have some good young talent coming through and are not a complete rabble of a club

5 minutes ago, CYB said:

I would look at Rivers + 2nd round pick for Cerra only if he indicated that he wanted to go back home. Id do everything to keep Dogga - that kid is going to be a star. 

Rivers?!?! 

Kid is a gun, how many kids you see slot into the best defence in the league and play as consistenly as him?

If Rivers wanted to leave, i'd want a HIGH first round pick for him at the minimum.

13 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

In days gone by, there'd be a post or three that would suggest three of our spuds for Cerra + a decent pick. 

I think we've made it.

Possible trade Eishold, Godfrey, Hopgood, Bartram and Spencer for Cerra

12 minutes ago, CYB said:

I dont think anyone would be interested in moving away from the Dees at the moment. Cerra would be a great acquisition and there are number of player + trades that will get it done.

The one that is most logical would be one of Brayshaw / Rivers / Dogga given they are all WA boys. Brayshaw's immediate family is here (as is his GF and her family) so doubtful he would want to pick up and move. Rivers and Dogga however, may look to move back home purely given how COVID has displaced everybody here in VIC. 

I would look at Rivers + 2nd round pick for Cerra only if he indicated that he wanted to go back home. Id do everything to keep Dogga - that kid is going to be a star. 

nah, rivers = cerra.........no 2nd round pick required

and i'd rather keep rivers anyway plus save money